Two West Virginia residents were sentenced this week for distributing fentanyl and other drugs as part of a major trafficking operation that authorities say affected communities across Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia, the latest sentencings bring the total number of convicted individuals in the case to 81 out of 82 charged.
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Darien Jacob Horton, 25, of Shenandoah Junction, received a sentence of 135 months in federal prison for purchasing and distributing large quantities of fentanyl capsules and other substances. Horton’s prior criminal history includes convictions for attempted murder and firearms-related offenses. Jennifer Nicole Barthlow, 41, of Charles Town, was sentenced to 27 months for her role as a distributor within the same network. Both were involved in a larger drug conspiracy led by Gary Brown, Jr., who was sentenced in May to over 27 years in federal prison.
The criminal network operated primarily within Berkeley and Jefferson Counties, distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Authorities indicated the large-scale operation had deep roots and was responsible for a significant volume of narcotics in the region. Law enforcement officials credited the work of over a dozen federal, state, and local agencies with dismantling the trafficking ring.
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The investigation, conducted under the umbrella of Operation Take Back America, is part of a nationwide strategy aimed at disrupting transnational criminal organizations and curbing violent crime. The operation included coordinated efforts from the FBI, DEA, Homeland Security Investigations, ATF, and multiple regional law enforcement departments across West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. The success of the operation marks a critical step toward reducing the availability of illicit drugs in local communities and enhancing public safety.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of West Virginia
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